Category Archives: desserts

Crepes and Whipped Cream

One of my memories from my earlier trips to Japan includes marveling at the crepe displays in the local department stores. The crepes in the case were fake and glossy but looked tantalizing. Some were filled with fruit and whipped … Continue reading

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Anpan

Hi Everyone!  Recently, a friend and I went to Arlington Heights to do some grocery shopping at Mitsuwa and Tentsuke, Japanese markets.  There is an amazing Japanese pastry shop, Hippo, inside Mitsuwa.  I can never resist buying at least three … Continue reading

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Grapefruit Tart

Hello Everyone!  Life has been getting a little crazier as of late.  Kiki and I are heading to India to attend the wedding of a good friend in the beginning of April.  This means that I have been busy trying … Continue reading

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Apple Cinnamon Clafouti

Hi Everyone!  Though I was not entirely thrilled to have lost an hour of sleep this past weekend, I am definitely excited about having daylight lasting past 6pm and the hope that winter will be done for the season.  While, … Continue reading

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Russian Tea Cookies

For awhile there I didn’t even look at my own blog because I knew it was so out of date but hopefully I can keep the posts coming.  One recipe I have wanted to post for awhile is for Russian … Continue reading

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